Discover energy trends, innovations, and challenges, including renewables and sustainability.
Transportation
General Motors (GM) announced it will cease funding for its Cruise robotaxi service, marking a significant shift in its autonomous vehicle strategy. The company will now prioritize developing self-driving technology for personally owned vehicles rather than operating commercial robotaxi fleets. Why GM Pulled the Plug on Cruise Cruise’s robotaxi
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Google, in partnership with TPG Rise Climate and other investors, is supporting clean energy developer Intersect Power with an investment of over $800 million, the company announced on Tuesday. Addressing AI's Soaring Energy Demand Google's investment aligns with its strategy to expand data center capacity to
Business Insights
Alphabet stock soars on Tuesday, driven by a groundbreaking advancement in quantum computing and growing confidence in the company’s AI tools and future growth. On Monday, Alphabet unveiled its Willow chip, a leap forward in quantum technology. The chip performed a benchmark computation test in under five minutes—a
Energy
The dream of nuclear fusion—an energy source that mimics the sun’s core—is closer than ever to becoming a reality. Multiple startups are preparing to demonstrate their progress, with hopes of solving the global energy crisis. However, technological, financial, and scientific hurdles still stand in their way. What
Quantum Computing
Google has unveiled its new quantum computing chip, “Willow”, which claims to solve problems in just five minutes that would take the world’s fastest supercomputers a staggering 10 septillion years to complete. This marks a significant milestone in the race for practical quantum computing – a field poised to revolutionize
Energy
Massive hyperscale data centers—designed to handle cloud computing and AI demands—are drawing interest from developers eyeing South Dakota as a potential hub. With its cold climate and abundant wind energy, the state offers ideal conditions for these energy-intensive facilities. However, the demand for electricity poses challenges for local
Energy
New research reveals that twisted carbon nanotubes can store three times more energy per unit mass than lithium-ion batteries, making them an innovative solution for lightweight and safe energy storage. This breakthrough opens doors for applications in medical implants, sensors, and other compact technologies. The Discovery A global team of
Energy
Meta Platforms Inc. is actively seeking proposals from nuclear energy developers to supply between 1 and 4 gigawatts of nuclear-generated electricity for its U.S. data centers, aiming for operational capacity by the early 2030s. This initiative aligns with Meta's commitment to environmental sustainability and addresses the escalating
Energy
GE Vernova, through its subsidiary GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH), is advancing the deployment of its BWRX-300 small modular reactors (SMRs) across developed nations. These reactors offer a cost-effective and scalable solution for clean energy generation. BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor The BWRX-300 is a 300 MWe water-cooled, natural circulation SMR
Energy
The explosive growth of AI is escalating energy use, leading to increased environmental concerns. Training AI models demands substantial computational power, resulting in higher electricity usage and increased greenhouse gas emissions. For instance, a single AI query can consume up to ten times more energy than a standard internet search.
Energy
Nuclear fusion, the process that powers the sun, has long been a goal for generating clean and virtually limitless energy on Earth. Recent advancements suggest that achieving practical fusion power may be closer than previously anticipated. Progress in Fusion Research The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), a major international project
Energy
U.S. natural gas producers are set to increase output in 2025, reversing the production cuts experienced in 2024. This anticipated rise is driven by expectations of higher prices and increased demand from liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities. In 2024, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a